Find Drug Use Therapists & Counselors in River Forest, IL.

 

Are substance abuse problems causing issues in your relationships and making life more challenging? If so, it’s time to seek help. A substance abuse therapist can help you calm cravings, identify triggers, and remedy mental issues so you can stop using substances and start celebrating sobriety.

Whether you are located in downtown River Forest, the suburbs of River Forest, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Forest Park, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Substance Abuse Therapy

Many people use substances, but get overwhelmed with them and are not sure when or if to stop. It can be difficult to know when it’s time to seek help for substance use. So, here are some signs to look out for:

  • You have cravings for drugs and other substances.
  • You want to give up substances but can’t seem to kick the habit.
  • Your drug or alcohol tolerance is building.
  • You have withdrawal symptoms when you’re not using substances.
  • Your substance use is affecting your relationships.

If any of these signs describe your situation, a substance abuse counselor can help you immensely. In a new article, licensed therapist Mark Levine writes about the stages of change when getting ready to handle an addiction to drugs.

Help is Available: Get Substance Abuse Counseling Today

A licensed therapist can use various techniques and tools to support you emotionally, help you identify triggers, curb your cravings, and rewire your thought processes so you can bid your drug habit goodbye. Luckily, finding a quality therapist is easy with Mental Health Match! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Kyla Dannelke
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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.


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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.

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I don’t believe therapy is one size fits all, I want to tailor it to your life and your vision! If that means sharing memes and laugh, I’m here for it!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use
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be open to all forms of treatments for a better recovery experience. Treatment should be diverse since the client’s issues are diverse, so treatment is tailored to the client’s particular needs, as opposed to a one size fits all approach.


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be open to all forms of treatments for a better recovery experience. Treatment should be diverse since the client’s issues are diverse, so treatment is tailored to the client’s particular needs, as opposed to a one size fits all approach.

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I have provided counseling services in the form of individual counseling, couple’s counseling, and group counseling. I use a solution focused, person centered, strength based approach to counseling.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Jasmina Bourgeois
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In a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space we will come to understand the hidden sources of your suffering, troubling symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. We will help you reclaim your innermost self, feel whole and achieve a greater sense of happiness.


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In a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space we will come to understand the hidden sources of your suffering, troubling symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. We will help you reclaim your innermost self, feel whole and achieve a greater sense of happiness.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is not focused on symptoms alone, but on uncovering, processing and healing the underlying mechanisms that fuel the distressing symptoms. This deep approach brings about long-lasting results, and leads to increased self-knowledge & authenticity.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Gender Identity
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Trauma
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Jessica Noesen
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Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.


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Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

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I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective to collaborate treatment, with the belief that each client is the expert of their own life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Jane Perkins
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Counseling themes include how feelings affect thoughts and behaviors, grief and loss, personality, change in interests, communication skills, coping strategies, problem-solving, and how to address feelings of fear, sadness, anxiety, and panic.


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Counseling themes include how feelings affect thoughts and behaviors, grief and loss, personality, change in interests, communication skills, coping strategies, problem-solving, and how to address feelings of fear, sadness, anxiety, and panic.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy with Jane is more than talking things out. The therapeutic relationship examines different avenues her clients may not have explored and may need to change. The client plays a large role in their healing. After each session, homework is given

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abortion
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Alcohol
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Problems
  • Authenticity
  • Behavior Change
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Breakups
  • Codependency
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dissatisfaction
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
  • Empty Nest
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Fatherhood
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Feeling Lost
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Friendships
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Happiness
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health Anxiety
  • Identity
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Miscarriage
  • Motherhood
  • Moving and Relocation
  • New Parent
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Overachievers
  • Overwhelm
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Religious Identity
  • Self-Understanding
  • Shame
  • Shopping and Spending
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
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